Torreira made a difference when he came on at half-time
Alan Shearer
“They (Arsenal) certainly deserved the win, they were much the better team in the second half," Shearer said on the BBC's Match of the Day.
"Torreira made a difference when he came on at half-time.
“The difference that was he looked forward so quickly.
"Every time he got the ball his first thought was ‘Can I move it forward?’ and there was so much more movement ahead of him where there wasn’t in the first half.
Lucas Torreira enjoyed another good game against Newcastle (Image: Getty)
"That was the big difference.”
Arsenal legend Ian Wright was also impressed with the Uruguayan star, who he claims must be played by Emery from the outset.
“I am delighted for Torreira, because he wants to get the ball forward he wants to attack and get players forward that can hep hurt the opposition,” Wright added.
“That’s why I wanted him to play [from the start].”
Speaking after the clash, Emery admitted his side still had work to do despite their upturn in form.
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